Sussex Diving & Leisure - Cornwall & Devon

The team at Sussex Diving & Leisure know UK diving like the back of their hand, and that’s a huge plus when you’re exploring the varied, sometimes challenging, waters off Cornwall and Devon. We love that they focus on small groups, which makes a big difference when you’re getting to grips with a drysuit or navigating a wreck in less-than-tropical visibility. They’re PADI through and through, offering everything from your Open Water certification to more advanced specialities, and they do it with a really down-to-earth approach. If you’re keen to dive the UK, particularly those famous Cornish wrecks or the sheltered coves of Devon, these are your people. They run trips to local sites like the James Eagan Layne, a Liberty ship bristling with plumose anemones, or the more current-swept Eddystone Reef, where you might spot a sunfish on a good day. Our favourite trips with them have always been the ones where the plan flexes with the weather; they understand that English Channel diving means adapting, not just sticking to a schedule. Expect genuinely friendly instruction and advice on local conditions, like when the tides are best for slack water on a particular wreck, or which sheltered bay will offer decent visibility when the swell's up. They’re brilliant for anyone wanting to learn or improve their UK diving skills without feeling rushed or like just another number.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.735138, -0.785474
Phone
+44 1243 202200
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.sussexdiver.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI Dive Center [padi:28190]
Address
51 Wellington Gardens, Selsey, Nr Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0RF, United Kingdom

Dive Sites Near Sussex Diving & Leisure

Sussex Diving & Leisure provides access to 15 dive sites in Cornwall & Devon.

Other Dive Centres in Cornwall & Devon

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Cornwall & Devon

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories